Why you’ll love the new Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit …
For the Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit Product Review we asked mums to try the delicious Greek Salad Kit combining cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fetta and olives in a classic Greek dressing.
All ingredients are packaged separately within the larger salad container for freshness and crunch. So all you have to do is mix them together just before serving.
Here’s an awesome 10 Minute, 1 Pan Dinner idea using the Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit …
How easy is that? No needing to buy (and prepare) all the separate ingredients! Just tip into a bowl, mix and serve.
We think these Woolworths Salad Kits are a brilliant idea for those times when you’re asked to bring a salad along to a BBQ or party … or even a picnic! And they are absolutely an inspired choice for busy weeknight dinners when you only have minutes to put dinner together.
Healthy Quick, Easy Midweek meals don’t get easier than this!
Woolies Greek Salad Kit is the perfect accompaniment to busy weekday dinners. Perfect mix of cucumber, mild Spanish onion, Feta, Tomato, Olives & Greek Dressing. One night, whip up a quick Spaghetti Bolognese, Crusty Bread & add this Greek Salad. Another night, grill some chicken fillets with a sprinkling of Tuscan seasoning with this salad. Healthy Quick & Easy Midweek meals don’t get better than this!
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
So it was pizza night tonight. I was way too tired from work, so I didn't cook. Rather I just bought 2 apcks of sale kits.. one Greek salad and the other roasted pumpkin. My son loved have the two salads as his main.. haha. Yeah he preferred the salads over pizza. He enjoyed it and so I think this will be a perfect combination from now on . Recommend trying.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
The Greek salad is my fav out of the whole lot of woolies salads. I like the Greek salad mainly because of the dressing. The taste is just great. I have tried this several time when I used to go the office. Would grab it around lunch time and just have a quick mix to have an awesome and healthy lunch ready. I have tried it with my family and they love it too. So it's a winner at my place. Highly recommended.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolies. The salads are so fresh and so easy to make. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads from Woolies are reasonably priced and the quality is just great. They don't last long in the shop..lol grab them quick. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff. Recommend trying.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Had to buy these after reading the reviews! Mid week meals made easy!
These are such an amazing concept for working families. I wasn't on the review panel but after reading reviews and seeing Nikki's ideas for recipes and just how easy it was to make a meal, I got the greek salad kit and some lamb from woolies. it wasn't quite 10 mins but I'd knocked up dinner in 15, very little mess, super healthy and I didn't have to think, which as a busy working mum, is an absolute godsend as it's one of my biggest stress points during the working week. I just put the creamy pasta salad in yesterday's online order so looking forward to checking that out when it arrives!
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
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The Salad kit was delicious and a healthy option on those "don't want to cook nights". I think for the price it could have been a bit larger size and I did find it hard to actually get in stock of the Greek salad kit at my local woollies but I would definitely buy again and recommend.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
The Greek salad was really good. The cucumbers were crunchy and fresh and the whole salad was delicious and refreshing. The dressing was a bit tangy but complimented the salad well. My partner and I both enjoyed it and will definitely be purchasing this one again and we will be trying the different flavours.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
These salads have saved my sanity of the Christmas break. I was able to find these salads easily at my local Woolworths deli. All 5 salads were available at my Woolworths in regional country Vic. The salads were at the kids eyeline, they got excited that they could see the salads, everything bright coloured and so appealing. We chose Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit to start with as a side dish and they loved it. Everything was so easy to throw together in the container, my 12 year old enjoyed making it. There was just the right amount for our large family of 9. There was the right amount of chorizo, making it not too spicy for the kids to eat. I liked that the basil was shredded making it not too overpowering, a good balance when mixed with the pasta.
Since it was a huge hit, we went back the next day to get another, choosing Greek Salad Kit. Gave it to my 14 year old to make while cooking the barbecue. She found it so easy to mix together, again in the container. Once again, it was fantastic! Everything so fresh and tasted great. All the kids loved it, even my fussy inlaws thought it was great! Since I'm not a fan of olives, I was able to mix everything else, dish myself up some and then mix the olive through! The perfect amount of dressing that it didn't make the salad go soggy. The cherry tomatoes were ripe and delicious!
Finally we chose to have the Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad for lunch and it was great! Huge pieces of chicken and the caramelised red onion chutney was delicious. Hubby thought it would be great in a wrap! I really enjoyed the roasted garlic dressing!
Overall, I was extremely impressed with the quality and the ability to mix the salads anywhere. Great value for money and generous serving sizes. They were prefect for a barbecue and everyone enjoyed it. My kids were actually excited to have salads again. everything was in the right proportions, that there wasn't too much of something and we were able to remove things we didn't want or like. Extremely convenient. Hubby said he would love to try them for work lunches if they were in single serves.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
The WW Greek Salad Kit is great. It is presented well with the olives, fetta cubes and sliced red onion included in separate compartments in the top section. Underneath I discovered the cucumber and ripe cherry tomatoes with a sachet of Greek salad dressing. Too much cucumber and the flavour of the olives somewhat diminishes what could be a great salad. Improved tasting kalamata olives as well as some capsicum would be a welcome addition.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I was very impressed with this salad kit (although I would have preferred less cucumber and some green peppers in it). It was well packaged and sealed well to keep in the freshness.
Greek salad is very versatile and goes with so many meals, which is why I picked this particular kit to try. I added green peppers and served with Flame roasted sweet honey mustard ham and crusty bread.
(As a side note, I actually find that unless there is a lot of volume with a salad, it is better served on a plate or platter to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing, rather than the dressing just sitting in the bottom of the bowl.)
Taste wise, everything was crisp, crunchy and fresh, and the dressing was plentiful and tangy.
Overall, I enjoyed this salad kit. The price isn’t too bad considering what you would pay for a Greek salad if out and about, and it wasn’t packed out with tons of leaves – some green peppers and more Feta and it would be great value!
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
These are the perfect size for work lunches or my kids take it to school for crunch and sip. So fresh and healthy. Less time spent in the kitchen and more with my family. It even comes with the greek dressing for you to pour on.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Healthy Quick, Easy Midweek meals don’t get easier than this!
Woolies Greek Salad Kit is the perfect accompaniment to busy weekday dinners. Perfect mix of cucumber, mild Spanish onion, Feta, Tomato, Olives & Greek Dressing. One night, whip up a quick Spaghetti Bolognese, Crusty Bread & add this Greek Salad. Another night, grill some chicken fillets with a sprinkling of Tuscan seasoning with this salad. Healthy Quick & Easy Midweek meals don’t get better than this!
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I bought this Greek salad kit ,when i was on lunch break. Pretty good portion. I was too full after having it with my wrap and still had leftovers. Very good option when you are on the go and it is healthy too. I would buy this again and again. And i would recommend this to others too.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I bought one of these for my lunch while at work and then didn't eat it. The next day the lettuce was a bit floppy but it was still decent. Just needed to be fresher!
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Whilst I do love the Woolworths salad kits, I prefer the Greek salad kits made by Coles. I feel the Coles ones are better value. The Woolworths kits are all in the same plastic box whereas the Coles brand have a plastic tray with partitions to segregate the olives from the feta etc. Overall, the Coles
salads are my preferred option in this instance.
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Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
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These salads are probably a little pricey for what they actually are. The one I tried was 90% cucumber and not a lot of other ingredients. It was really yummy still, but I think they're expensive for what they are.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
So it was pizza night tonight. I was way too tired from work, so I didn't cook. Rather I just bought 2 apcks of sale kits.. one Greek salad and the other roasted pumpkin. My son loved have the two salads as his main.. haha. Yeah he preferred the salads over pizza. He enjoyed it and so I think this will be a perfect combination from now on . Recommend trying.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I bought a Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit after reading some very positive reviews. I often like a salad for lunch whereas hubby is not really a salad person so buying one of these salad kits works perfectly for me. One of my favourite salads is a Classic Greek and I find the mix of fetta, olives, tomatoes and cucumber along with the lettuce in these kits is just right and the tanginess of the dressing is amazing. I've had a few kits now and they have always been fresh and crisp. I admit it's not the most economical way of buying a salad but for the convenience it suits me.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
so disappointed with this Greek Salad - The lettuce is limp and the rest - the salad is in oversized large chunks just to fill the box quicker. For the price - really not worth it.
Easy to make a fresh salad yourself instead of buying this box - if you have the time. Will taste a lot better and cheaper in the long run.
Sorry but would not buy this again and do not recommend anyone to buy - just not worth the month for a limp day old salad +
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
The Greek salad is my fav out of the whole lot of woolies salads. I like the Greek salad mainly because of the dressing. The taste is just great. I have tried this several time when I used to go the office. Would grab it around lunch time and just have a quick mix to have an awesome and healthy lunch ready. I have tried it with my family and they love it too. So it's a winner at my place. Highly recommended.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Convenient and yum yes, good for our environment no
While I don't have anything bad to say about the quality, taste or the convenience aspect; a greek salad is one of the easiest salads to prepare and without all the unnecessary plastics! I get it convenience is a big thing especially when balancing kids, social and work life but we should be instilling these environmentally conscious efforts into our kids because they're going to be the ones to inherit the earth we leave them. Not trying to shame anyone but if you're desperate and need a greek salad ASAP this does the trick!
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolies. The salads are so fresh and so easy to make. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads from Woolies are reasonably priced and the quality is just great. They don't last long in the shop..lol grab them quick. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff. Recommend trying.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
We were skeptical at first, wondering why you’d buy a ready-made Greek salad as it’s one of the easiest salads to make. Lamb backstrap was on the menu and we were keen to give the Woolworths Greek salad a go. The vegetables and cheese were fresh (yummy crunchy cucumber!) and very easy to assemble. We liked the tanginess of the dressing - nothing worse than a subtle dressing! The addition of grilled halloumi rounded out our Greek themed dinner. Delicious!
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I tried the Greek salad kit yesterday and made it into a filling and tasty wrap. Will be getting more as they are a tasty and healthy choice easy to have at home or take to work
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Bought one of these salad kits whilst at work and it was surprisingly tasty! Super easy to put together, tasted really nice and all the ingredients were fresh and healthy. Could not finish it all though - was quite a big portion! Would also be nice to have with dinner as a side salad.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
I have used the Greek salad kit from Woolies many times now and have never been disappointed. The taste is so fresh and the dressing is great. The fact that everything is separately packed is what impressed me most. There is enough quantity to fill you up. Highly recommended fo everyone who loves Greek salad.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
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The Greek salad kit from Woolies has been a big life saver for me many times. I like the freshness of the packed stuff and love the dressing provided in the pack. It's absolutely easy to mix up the ingredients and have a sumptuous meal ready in just a few minutes. My 5 year old loves the Greek salad and he likes to mix the salad up as a made by him salad ????.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
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I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Woolworths salad kits are my take to work lunch. They taste fresh and are always crispy. They are not expensive compared to the price of lunches these days purchased in shops. The dressing satchel that is added to the salad kits is off perfect portions that you can add only the amount that you personally require to your taste. I have purchased them to use at home as a salad with pasta or lasagna or even to take to family functions.
I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
On the shelf these kits seem like a great product you don't have to buy the ingredients go home wash and chop the ingredients. It's also a reasonable Price so is a great alternative for those of us who are time poor and still want to eat healthy. However after opening my salad I found the ingredients were incredibly hard and dry even after adding the tiny tub of dressing. I would not recommend serving these as a side dish but more a crispy stir fry or salad. Personally we won't buy again and are going to stick to the old fashioned way wash and chop.
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Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
The taste was good. The contents of the salad kit was also fine. The portion size could have been bigger especially for the cost. If you were getting this for four people I found it a bit small. You would be better off buying the ingredients separately as it would cost about the same price and you would get a salad about three times the size
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
This is so true from my experience over the years.
No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.
Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
7:02 pm
Healthy Quick, Easy Midweek meals don’t get easier than this!
9:55 pm
Yummy
10:47 pm
My fav
11:30 am
Love it
1:24 pm
Had to buy these after reading the reviews! Mid week meals made easy!
3:41 pm
Convenient, healthy and delicious.
12:02 pm
Refreshing and delicious
10:29 pm
PERFECT! LOVED IT!
Since it was a huge hit, we went back the next day to get another, choosing Greek Salad Kit. Gave it to my 14 year old to make while cooking the barbecue. She found it so easy to mix together, again in the container. Once again, it was fantastic! Everything so fresh and tasted great. All the kids loved it, even my fussy inlaws thought it was great! Since I'm not a fan of olives, I was able to mix everything else, dish myself up some and then mix the olive through! The perfect amount of dressing that it didn't make the salad go soggy. The cherry tomatoes were ripe and delicious!
Finally we chose to have the Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad for lunch and it was great! Huge pieces of chicken and the caramelised red onion chutney was delicious. Hubby thought it would be great in a wrap! I really enjoyed the roasted garlic dressing!
Overall, I was extremely impressed with the quality and the ability to mix the salads anywhere. Great value for money and generous serving sizes. They were prefect for a barbecue and everyone enjoyed it. My kids were actually excited to have salads again. everything was in the right proportions, that there wasn't too much of something and we were able to remove things we didn't want or like. Extremely convenient. Hubby said he would love to try them for work lunches if they were in single serves.
2:46 pm
Convenient! Simply combine ingredients and serve.
7:49 pm
Fresh and filling!
Greek salad is very versatile and goes with so many meals, which is why I picked this particular kit to try. I added green peppers and served with Flame roasted sweet honey mustard ham and crusty bread.
(As a side note, I actually find that unless there is a lot of volume with a salad, it is better served on a plate or platter to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing, rather than the dressing just sitting in the bottom of the bowl.)
Taste wise, everything was crisp, crunchy and fresh, and the dressing was plentiful and tangy.
Overall, I enjoyed this salad kit. The price isn’t too bad considering what you would pay for a Greek salad if out and about, and it wasn’t packed out with tons of leaves – some green peppers and more Feta and it would be great value!
9:24 pm
Perfect for work lunches
7:02 pm
Healthy Quick, Easy Midweek meals don’t get easier than this!
11:16 am
Best OK the go salad
12:44 pm
Fresh but does not last long!
12:32 pm
Healthy and convenient
salads are my preferred option in this instance.
6:20 am
Tasty salad.
9:55 pm
Yummy
2:46 pm
Perfect for lunch
6:33 am
needs to be fresher
Easy to make a fresh salad yourself instead of buying this box - if you have the time. Will taste a lot better and cheaper in the long run.
Sorry but would not buy this again and do not recommend anyone to buy - just not worth the month for a limp day old salad +
10:47 pm
My fav
9:45 pm
Convenient and yum yes, good for our environment no
11:30 am
Love it
11:24 pm
Great shortcut salad
9:42 am
Great for work and at home
1:06 pm
Quick and easy lunch idea
10:32 am
Love it
11:53 am
Love it
4:32 am
Salad kit
12:44 pm
Lacking quality
11:33 pm
Tastes good
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